Mississippi State guard Cameron Matthews (4) drives up court against Nicholls State forward Marek Nelson (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State guard Dashawn Davis (10) looks for an open teammate during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Nicholls State, in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Nicholls State forward Marek Nelson (0) reaches for a blocked ball as Mississippi State guard Eric Reed Jr., right, tries to regain possession during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State guard Eric Reed Jr. (11) reaches for the ball against Nicholls State guard Pierce Spencer (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)